by Sanyika Bryant, Robbie Clark, Vanessa Moses, and Dawn Phillips (Poster by Paul Barron)

There has been much thoughtful, passionate, and critical dialogue as many of us await the verdict in the Johannes Mehserle trial. The execution of an innocent and unarmed Black man, the subsequent investigation and arrest, and the current trial have exposed the structural racism inherent in our criminal injustice system. This tragedy has provoked a level of political discussion that we deeply appreciate and to which we want to respectfully contribute.